- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Land O Lakes, FL
Lake Myrtle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Myrtle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153002451
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Myrtle Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Land O Lakes · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Myrtle Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Myrtle Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Land O Lakes, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lake Myrtle Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120153002451 · Land O Lakes, FL Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 15.1:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Lake Myrtle Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Myrtle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 559
Lake Myrtle Elementary School
559 students
What this shows Lake Myrtle Elementary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Myrtle Elementary School compares
Lake Myrtle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 34% in Florida - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Lake Myrtle Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Myrtle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Myrtle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Myrtle Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Myrtle Elementary School?
Lake Myrtle Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Land O Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Myrtle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Myrtle Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Myrtle Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Lake Myrtle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Myrtle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Myrtle Elementary School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Land O Lakes, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Myrtle Elementary School?
Lake Myrtle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Myrtle Elementary School rank among schools in Land O Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Myrtle Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Land O Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Land O Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Lake Myrtle Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.